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Ada County Housing Authority
Ada County Housing Authority is based in Boise, Ada County, ID and administers 804 Section 8 vouchers and 10 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ID021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 767. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Boise City & Ada County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,655 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,318 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,772 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,188 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Row House/Lowrise Apt), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $14 | $15 | $18 | $21 |
| Heating (Electric) | $21 | $25 | $30 | $42 | $55 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $19 | $22 | $32 | $42 |
| Heating (Oil) | $21 | $25 | $30 | $43 | $56 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $10 | $12 | $13 | $15 |
| Other Electricity | $32 | $41 | $52 | $65 | $82 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $2 | $4 | $7 | $11 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $16 | $31 | $47 | $62 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $12 | $25 | $37 | $49 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $11 | $16 | $33 | $49 | $66 |
| Range | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $14 | $14 | $16 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83616 | $1,460 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $3,340 |
| 83634 | $1,340 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,610 | $3,130 |
| 83641 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83642 | $1,240 | $1,400 | $1,660 | $2,310 | $2,790 |
| 83646 | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,640 | $3,180 |
| 83669 | $1,380 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 83687 | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,540 |
| 83702 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83703 | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83704 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 83705 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83706 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $2,210 | $2,640 |
| 83709 | $1,380 | $1,560 | $1,850 | $2,560 | $3,090 |
| 83712 | $1,080 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83713 | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $3,060 |
| 83714 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 83716 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,090 | $2,890 | $3,490 |
| 83720 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
| 83725 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Ada County Housing Authority
1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 345-4907
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About Ada County Housing Authority
Overview
The Ada County Housing Authority operates 10 public housing units and administers 804 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 767 households. The authority maintains a 94% occupancy rate and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Ada County Housing Authority ranks third among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 804 Section 8 vouchers. It is smaller than the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, which administers 4,029 vouchers, and the Boise City Housing Authority, which manages 1,406 vouchers. Statewide, the Ada County Housing Authority holds the fourth position in terms of voucher size among the five authorities that offer Section 8 assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Ada County ranges from $1,660 to $2,240, with an average of $1,832. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,287. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 83716 at $2,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 83703 at $1,660.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Idaho Housing and Finance AssociationBoise, ID, 4,029 vouchers
- Boise City Housing AuthorityBoise, ID, 1,406 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.